A handsome foliage houseplant with large heart shaped metallic green leaves with red veins underneath. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers August to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Begonia metallica
A handsome foliage houseplant with large heart shaped metallic green leaves with red veins underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | metallica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Powdery mildew |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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